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S.675: Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2007
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 16, 2007
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2007
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
18 (14 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Training for Realtime Writers Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of Commerce to make competitive grants to court reporting systems meeting certain requirements to promote recruitment, training, and placement of individuals, including individuals who have completed a court reporting training program, as realtime writers providing closed captioning in video programming. Sets forth priorities in making grants. Limits each grant to$1.5...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Inouye with amendments. With written report No. 110-138.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 291.
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Feb. 16, 2007 |
Introduced in the Senate by Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) |